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Batsman Hamilton, who was recalled to the side in July, is optimistic the team can do well in South Africa and make their disastrous World Cup campaign a distant memory.

The Saltires begin their Group D campaign against Pakistan next Wednesday before clashing with India the following day, and the former Yorkshire and England player insists they can produce the goods.

He said: "We've got to be realistic about it - they are pretty decent sides but if you're going to play against two 'temperamental' teams, to say the least, I think it would be those two."

Scotland's scheduled one-dayer against Pakistan in July was washed out, and they suffered a seven-wicket defeat at the hands of India last month.

However, the Twenty20 format provides a different challenge and it is one the Scots are very much looking forward to.

Hamilton added: "I wouldn't say there's every chance but if there's ever a competition for something to happen then this is the sort or format - and that adds to the excitement of the whole thing.

"It goes back to the Twenty20 format...we're backing ourselves - never say never. The whole spectacle of the whole thing makes it worthwhile, worth looking forward to each game... it's just pretty much non-stop."